Role Overview
We’re looking for a 2D Concept Artist with a strong sense of mood, style, and narrative-driven design to help visualize the video game world of Mawforged. From character silhouettes to environmental mood pieces, you'll be at the core of visual development, helping bring haunting beauty and epic scale to life.
Responsibilities
Create high-quality concept art for characters, creatures, environments, props, and key story moments
Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to establish tone, mood, and visual storytelling
Translate written lore and gameplay ideas into powerful visual narratives
Produce detailed illustrations and paint-overs for 3D artists and level designers
Contribute to visual world building and maintain consistency across the game’s artistic vision
Develop and maintain concept libraries, references, and visual documentation
Requirements
Strong portfolio showcasing concept art for dark fantasy or similarly stylized themes
Proficiency in digital painting tools such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint
Solid understanding of anatomy, perspective, lighting, and composition
Ability to work with both rough ideation sketches and polished key art
Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Passion for storytelling through visuals and a love for gritty, atmospheric fantasy
Bonus Points
Experience working on games or with game pipelines
3D blocking or kitbashing experience for faster ideation
Knowledge of medieval design, mythological references, or gothic architecture
Experience with storyboard creation or cinematic concepts
What We Offer
A central creative role in shaping a dark, immersive world
Flexibility to work remotely
A supportive and passionate team focused on quality and originality
Revenue share or equity options depending on involvement and commitment
A dark fantasy IP with deep lore and visual ambition
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